James Lewicki is recognized as a national expert in place-based and project-based learning. Since 2002, James has worked with hundreds of dedicated educators across America, collaborating with teachers to create powerful learning. Together, these collaborations have developed outstanding learning in 20 states – from small rural schools to extensive urban campuses.
James is now publishing a wealth of proven PBL curriculum tools, guides, lessons, units, activities, and resources drawing upon these extensive years of experience in the field. These resources are made available for teachers and governance leaders, with the intention to spread this good work and support educators and school communities nationwide.
James Lewicki is recognized as a national expert in place-based and project-based learning, as well as creating multi-age, ‘co- authored’ learning communities.
James brings to the table over 20 years of experience working closely with over 150 new and redesigned schools - from small to large, rural to urban, and elementary to high school - across 20 states. Many of these schools are now recognized among America's top schools. He appreciates all that it takes for a team of teachers to create and sustain a living school community.
Prior to his work in school formation and redesign, James taught for 17 years as a K-12 public school teacher. He was a Wisconsin Teacher of the Year finalist, receiving a prestigious Kohl Fellowship for outstanding innovative teaching, and was Crawford County Conservation Teacher of the Year. Before education, James was a YMCA Camp Director for 8 years and wilderness instructor for the National Outdoor Leadership School (NOLS). Lewicki has an M.E.P.D. in Education from the University of Wisconsin- LaCrosse, an M.S. in Outdoor Education Administration from George Williams College, a B.S. in Social Sciences from The Evergreen State College, and an A.A. in Outdoor Recreation Leadership from Colorado Mountain College.
James and his wife, Renee, live in Colorado after raising five children in Wisconsin, who are now pursuing their dreams across America and the World.
Available for a quick consult, or a longer engagement, he can be reached at: jameslewicki@earthlink.net
James Lewicki is collaborating with Tracy Money in Regenerative Consulting across America
Dr. Tracy Money, Harvard University
Tracy created and led one of the first project-based high schools in Washington State. Afterwards, she was selected for the first cohort of 25 leaders in Harvard University’s innovative Doctor of Education Leadership program, Tracy used that opportunity to hone skills in adult development, organizational development, and building infrastructure for sustainability and scale.
Tracy gets excited about empowering continuous improvement for individuals and organizations, applying her skill with conducting program and legacy review, data gathering and analysis, designing and facilitating professional development, and one-on-one coaching.
No matter what the project, Tracy’s mantra is “Joy is an essential part of learning and laughter mixes naturally with serious discussion and hard work.”
